Vintage Design
Dutch Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor Chair by Jan Van Grunsven for UMS Pastoe
This vare rare ‘Scissor’ chair was designed by Dutch architect Jan van Grunsven in 1959 and produced by UMS/Pastoe in Utrecht. Van Grunsven worked at the architect studio Gerrit Rietveld during 1950s -1960s. He only designed very few pieces of furniture. This modernist low-sitting model was name FB 18 and was part of Pastoe’s “Combex” series. The structure of the chair is made of laminated layers of plywood. The chair is in good vintage condition and has been entirely reupholstered.
This vare rare ‘Scissor’ chair was designed by Dutch architect Jan van Grunsven in 1959 and produced by UMS/Pastoe in Utrecht. Van Grunsven worked at the architect studio Gerrit Rietveld during 1950s -1960s. He only designed very few pieces of furniture. This modernist low-sitting model was name FB 18 and was part of Pastoe’s “Combex” series. The structure of the chair is made of laminated layers of plywood. The chair is in good vintage condition and has been entirely reupholstered.
| Creator |
Jan van Grunsven |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Year | |
| Production Period | 1960 to 1969 |
| Country of Manufacture | Netherlands |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Vintage, Mid-Century, Modernist |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Reupholstered, New padding, Reupholstered
|
| Product Code | FN-856311 |
| Materials | Plywood |
| Color | Grey |
| Width |
68 cm 26.8 inch |
| Depth |
47 cm 18.5 inch |
| Height |
70 cm 27.6 inch |
| Seat Height | 14.6 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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